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HILLMAN ENTREPRENEURS PROGRAM MANUAL

Revised – December 2010

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Table of Contents

1. Selection Process .................................................................................... 3

A. Program Eligibility .............................................................................................. 3

B. Selection Criteria .................................................................................................. 3

C. Applications .......................................................................................................... 4

2. Interview Process .................................................................................. 5

A. Applicant Screening ........................................................................................... 5 B. The Interview ........................................................................................................ 6

C. Selection of Finalists for Review by the Hillmans ........................................ 6 D. Provisional Status ................................................................................................ 6

3. Student Participation Expectations and Requirements ................ 8 A. Participation Agreement ..................................................................................... 8

i. Student Participation

ii. Access to Student Information

B. Financial Aid ......................................................................................................... 9

C. Successful Academic Progress ........................................................................... 9 D. Probation ............................................................................................................... 9

i. Grade Point Average

ii. Insufficient Participation in Program Activities

iii. A Grade of C or Below in a Required Hillman Course

iv. Failure to Uphold Program Values

v. Failure to Comply with Program Participation Agreements

E. Leave of Absence ................................................................................................. 11

F. Hillman Entrepreneurs' Orientation ............................................................. 11 G. Curriculum Codes................................................................................................ 11

H. Math Requirements for Majors ........................................................................ 13 I. Course Selection ................................................................................................... 13

4. Hillman Courses .................................................................................. 15

5. Funding Structure for Hillman Scholarship at PGCC................. 17

6. Funding Structure for Hillman Scholarship at UM ..................... 17

Exhibits ....................................................................................................... 18 Exhibit 1 ..................................................................................................................... 18

Exhibit 2 ..................................................................................................................... 25

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HILLMAN ENTREPRENEURS PROGRAM MANUAL

1. Selection Process

The Hillman Entrepreneurs (HE) Program selects students with both entrepreneurial and academic capability. Applicants should exhibit an entrepreneurial mindset – the initiative, resourcefulness and dedication identified with people who create their own ventures or lead organizations. Additionally, applicants need to demonstrate their capacity to successfully complete their studies at both Prince George‟s Community College (PGCC) and the University of Maryland College Park (UMCP). A. Program Eligibility In order to be eligible for the Hillman Entrepreneurs Program, students must be:

Maryland residents (U.S. citizens or students with permanent resident status), with intent to reside in Maryland long term and who do not have a bachelor‟s degree;

Enrolled (or eligible to enroll) at PGCC and taking college-level classes;

Enrolled in a program of study which transfers to UMCP (except for pre-law);

Available to take an afternoon course required by the Program each semester;

Committed to transferring to UMCP to complete a bachelor‟s degree;

Committed to participation in Program related extra-curricular activities on campus as well as membership in or willingness to join one of the PGCC Collegian Centers;

Willing to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA); and

Willing to complete surveys and release data needed for longitudinal program evaluation.

B. Selection Criteria Students selected to be Hillman Entrepreneurs demonstrate:

An entrepreneurial mindset;

Potential for becoming a successful entrepreneur or leader within a larger organization:

Ability to be successful academically and graduate from PGCC and ultimately from UMCP: and

Determination, motivation, creativity, persistence and the potential for ethical leadership.

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C. Applications The application for admission to the HE program is electronic and can be submitted by email (See Exhibit 1). It includes an information form and requires applicants to respond to four questions and to attach a resume. Applicants must also submit directly to the Program:

Proof of citizenship or a green card;

Proof of Maryland residency;

Relevant high school and/or college transcript(s); and

A recommendation letter from a teacher, guidance counselor, or professional reference.

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2. Interview Process The interview process has three steps: Applicant Screening, Interviews with the most promising applicants, and a Final Decision by the Hillman Family Foundation. A. Applicant Screening Since Hillman Entrepreneurs will attend both PGCC and UMCP, the Program Directors from both institutions review the applications to determine which applicants are a potential fit to the program. The PGCC Program Director is responsible for ensuring that applications are complete before the screening begins. The program accepts both traditional recent high school graduates and non-traditional returning students. Applicants who have recently graduated from high school who come highly recommended, have acceptable GPAs, can pass PGCC reading and writing entrance exams and who place into DVM007 or higher by the start of their first semester in the program are eligible for full acceptance. The program looks at both collegiate academic records and professional history when reviewing non-traditional students. Candidates who possess strong characteristics but cannot pass PGCC‟s entrance exams in reading and writing, and/or who achieve a math level below DVM007 are eligible for Provisional Admission to the Program. In addition to ensuring that applicants meet program requirements, screeners consider:

Application completion including whether or not students are available for afternoon classes;

College major or intended major to ensure transferability to UMCP (This potentially disqualifies many pharmacy, nursing, physical therapy and some computer-related majors unless the courses of the PGCC major provide a sufficient number of transferable courses to make the transfer reasonable and the student can find a complementary major at UMCP);

Credits completed to date (so as to limit the program participation to students who can transfer or graduate within two years);

Entrepreneurial experience, characteristics or plans described in the responses to the questions in the application and quality of the writing, including grammar and writing ability;

Academic record; and

Recommendation(s).

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B. The Interview The key feature of the Hillman Entrepreneurs selection process is the interview. Interviewers typically include both Program Directors as well as one or more Advisory Committee members. To ensure fairness, the process requires at least two interviewers, one from each institution. The PGCC Program Director is responsible for interview and team member scheduling. Each interviewer is provided a set of interview questions. Each interviewer creates their own notes and assessments of the applicant. C. Selection of Finalists for Review by the Hillmans After each interview, the interviewers share their thoughts regarding the applicant‟s interview and qualifications for acceptance into the Program. If both interviewers agree that the applicant is a good candidate, the applicant is recommended to the Hillman Family Foundation. If there is disagreement, the applicant‟s transcript and notes from their interview are discussed with the Advisory Committee which then votes on whether to recommend the applicant. Where both interviewers agree that an applicant is not a good candidate, the applicant is no longer considered. The PGCC Program Director is responsible for formally notifying applicants that they are no longer under consideration. Students‟ record of academic success and their potential for future academic success are qualities that weigh heavily in the selection process because the primary goal of the program is for the students to earn their bachelor‟s degrees. While entrepreneurial characteristics and experience are important qualities, academic success that leads to graduation must be a primary consideration. If a student is selected for the program but does not join in the semester selected, the student would have to re-apply to be considered to participate in the future. Similarly, if a student participated in the Hillman program but then leaves, the student would have to re-apply in order to be considered for re-entry into the program. D. Provisional Status Candidates who come highly recommended, have acceptable GPAs, but have not passed PGCC reading and writing placement exams or score below DVM007 on the PGCC math placement exam are eligible for provisional acceptance into the program. This holds for students who are only required to take two or fewer levels of developmental course work. Successful completion of the developmental course work within one year makes them eligible for full admission to the program. Provisional status may also be used for students who have acceptable GPAs but have an insufficient track record of academic success. If the student can maintain a

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3.0 cumulative GPA or better during their provisional semester, they are eligible for full admission to the program. Provisional Hillman Entrepreneurs receive a substantial, but reduced benefit compared to regular Hillman Entrepreneurs. They get tuition to cover developmental and college-level courses up to a total of 10 hours per semester. They can also take for-credit PAS1010 Planning for Academic Success course, if they do not need to use all ten hours for developmental classes. Provisional Hillman Entrepreneurs participate in program activities, receive mentoring, but are not eligible to take the required Entrepreneurship and Leadership courses which are deemed to be too demanding initially.

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3. Student Participation Expectations and Requirements A. Participation Agreement The Hillman Entrepreneurs Program is a highly competitive and generous scholarship program. It carries with it expectations that student participants conduct themselves as models among Prince George‟s Community College students. Additionally, the Program has certain requirements to which students must agree that facilitate the program‟s ability to support students as well as longitudinal program evaluation. (See Exhibit 2 for Student Participation Agreement.) i. Student Participation. Participation in the Hillman Entrepreneurs Program means that a student agrees to:

Register for and complete one designated Hillman course per semester;

Participate in the academic enhancement activities coordinated by the Program Directors;

Meet regularly with the Program Director for mentoring where discussions may include reviewing and planning academic schedules, progress and performance, and other non-academic aspects of program; and

Participate in focus groups conducted by the program evaluators. Failure to adhere to the participation requirements during a semester, may, at the discretion of the Program Director, result on the student being placed on probation. ii. Access to Student Information. Students are also required to provide or explicitly release specific information to the Program. This information allows the Program Director to assess the student‟s continuing program eligibility, academic progress and need for support services. It is also used in aggregate for program evaluation. The information includes:

High School/college transcripts;

Standardized test scores;

Semester and mid-semester grades;

Financial aid records and the completed FAFSA;

Information from testing centers;

Admission and Registrar records, and

Completed student satisfaction and other periodic surveys.

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B. Financial Aid Students admitted into the program must agree to complete a FAFSA form upon acceptance into the program and to update it annually. The financial support package at UMCP cannot be calculated without a current FAFSA. The Program Director is responsible for ensuring that this requirement is adhered to. Failure to comply excludes students from all scholarship support except the merit based scholarship of $500 per year at PGCC and $1,000 per year at UMCP. C. Successful Academic Progress Students agree to make satisfactory progress each semester and ultimately complete the necessary coursework to earn their Associate‟s degree at Prince George‟s Community College, to transfer to UMCP and continue to progress toward graduation. If students take fewer than 12 credit hours in any semester, they must get approval from the Program Director prior to the beginning of the semester. Similarly, if students drop classes during the semester and this leaves them with a course load of fewer than 12 credits, this must also be approved by the Program Director in advance. If a student repeats a course initially paid for by the Program, the student must pay for this course directly. Additionally, students who have not met the UMCP‟s CORE math requirement, must take one math course per semester or get explicit permission from the Program Director to do otherwise. Further, students must complete the math course that meets the UMCP CORE math requirement prior to transferring to UMCP. Lastly, students agree to matriculate into the University of Maryland College Park and make satisfactory progress each semester towards completion of their Bachelor‟s degree. This last agreement is very important. University of Maryland College Park is targeted to full-time students and, as a result, most classes are held during the day. Options for evening classes are limited and the University offers few on-line and no weekend classes. Some students confuse the University of Maryland College Park with University of Maryland University College (UMUC). This is especially so because UMUC‟s campus abuts the UMCP campus. D. Probation Probationary status is a means to alert students that they are at risk of being removed from the program. The process of probation is meant to assist students in understanding the program values that include performing academically to ensure success, participating in the program activities that promote team-building, ensuring dedication to learning entrepreneurship and leadership principles in the Hillman courses and adherence to the ethics expected of all Hillman Entrepreneurs. Probation puts the student on notice that they are at risk of losing eligibility to

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participate in the Program and that they are jeopardizing the ongoing benefits of the program. There are five grounds for placing a student on probation. i. Grade Point Average. If any student earns less than a 2.0 GPA in any semester, he or she is immediately placed on probation. In addition at PGCC, a student also must maintain a 2.5 cumulative GPA, or above, to continue in good standing in the program. Students on probation are required to develop a success plan which must then be approved by the Program Director prior to the start of the next semester. If the student earns less than 2.0 in the following semester, the student is no longer eligible to participate in the program. ii. Insufficient Participation in Program Activities. At the discretion of the Program Director, a student may be placed on probation for failure to participate in the program fully. This includes, but is not limited to completion of Program surveys conducted by the Program Evaluation Team at UMCP‟s School of Public Policy. iii. A Grade of C or Below in a Required Hillman Course. Because of the generous scholarship funding being provided to students, it is expected that they will take the required entrepreneurship and leadership courses very seriously, even if these courses are not helpful to their majors. Grades of B or above constitute an acceptable norm for meeting this expectation. iv. Failure to Uphold Program Values. It is expected that students will uphold the strong value system adhered to by the Hillman Entrepreneurs Program. These include being honest and ethical in all dealings in one‟s personal, professional and academic life. Hillman Entrepreneurs represent themselves and the program in everything they do and the value system of the program requires the highest of standards of all its members at all times. If a Hillman Entrepreneur observes another member not living up to the Hillman values, it is their responsibility to consult with the program directors about their observations so that any deviation from the highest standards can be discussed with that person. Probation is a means of providing a time for education and correction. Breaches in the academic institution‟s code of academic integrity require immediate review and possible expulsion from the program. v. Failure to Comply with Program Participation Agreements. In order to participate in the Program and receive scholarship funding, students agree to the participation requirements described above and on the Participation Agreement. Failure to fulfill these obligations will result in the student being placed on probation. If the student is placed on probation, the Program Director must send the student formal written notice which explicitly documents deficiencies and articulates future expectations. For grade-related probation, the Program Director must send a notification letter to any student placed on probation within 5 business

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days of grade reporting which informs students of their probationary status and the above-mentioned implications. The Program Director will provide an update to the Advisory Committee on the status of any student probations at their regularly scheduled meetings. Students who are not in compliance by the end of the probationary semester will be referred by the Program Director to the Advisory Committee for removal from the Program. If approved, the student would be removed from the program and the Program Director will notify the student and all appropriate College offices within 5 business days. E. Leave of Absence If a student faces extraordinary circumstances that prevent the student from being successful in school to the point that they need to take a break from their academics, the student may request, or the program director may suggest, a Leave of Absence. The student consults with the program director and determines a plan of action for handling the challenges they face and returning to the program in good standing. This option is at the discretion of the program director in consultation with the Advisory Committee. The Leave of Absence request must be submitted in writing and for a period of one academic semester. If the Leave of Absence extends beyond one semester, the student must re-apply for admittance into the program. F. Hillman Entrepreneurs’ Orientation Once students are selected for the program, they meet with the Program Director for a one-on-one conversation. This meeting has three objectives:

To review above program expectations and agreements with the student;

To have the student choose freely to participate or not based on the expectations; and

To review the student‟s major, transcript and plan student‟s academic schedule.

G. Curriculum Codes Discussion of the student‟s major is an important step in ensuring student success. Many students have not taken advantage of on-campus advising. Others have changed their majors or, perhaps were initially unclear about their academic goals. Rarely have students considered their future major at UMCP and its implication on their course selection at PGCC. As a result, student curriculum codes often do not reflect their current plans. There are two specific recurring problems seen with students‟ majors. First, business majors are consistently confused by the two business major options: 420 Business Management (A.A.S.) vs. 110 Business Administration (A.S.)

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Business Management is not a transferable curriculum. The transferable curriculum is Business Administration. Second, many young students express an interest in “computers” which leads to choosing one of many computer-related curriculum codes that represent terminal degrees. Students are usually very committed when selecting some of the many CIS and Computer Engineering certifications available at PGCC, thus clarity is necessary early in order to plan courses based on transferability. Non-transferable curriculums include: 633 Comp Engineering Technology (A.A.T.) vs. 026 Comp. Science (A.S.) 530 Comp Information Systems (A.A.T.) vs. 024 Info. Science Option (A.S.) To remedy any discrepancy, the Program Director and student review his/her current curriculum code for applicability and eligibility. Only curriculum codes for A.A., A.S. or A.A.T. degrees are eligible for the program. Further, only curriculum codes that are transferable to UMCP are eligible for the program. For example, the following A.A. and A.S. programs do not correspond to majors at UMCP: 114 Forensic Transfer Studies (A.S.) 306 Pre-Pharmacy/General Studies Option (A.A.) 307 Pre-Physical Therapy/General Studies Option (A.A) 319 Nursing (A.S) Additionally, the program is not available to students interested in pursuing careers in law. Specifically, students with curriculum code 292 Pre-Law/General Studies Option would be ineligible unless they note that their interest is not to pursue law after graduation. Pre-law is not a major at UM but merely a set of courses with no associated major and thus the student still would need to declare a different major at UM. While future attorneys may choose a variety of majors, most students will include this desire in their applications. In certain cases, students in ineligible curricula can double major in a transferable major and still be eligible in the program. In these cases, the Program Director and selection committee must be convinced the student really plans to transfer to UMCP. If necessary, based on the review of the student‟s curriculum code, the Program Director completes a Petition for Change of Curriculum and the student submits the form to the Records and Registration Office.

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H. Math Requirements for Majors Math skills are also a consideration when selecting a major. Based on the student‟s strength in math, certain majors are less appropriate because of the extensive mathematics courses and knowledge required for the major. At the University of Maryland, majors are divided into three broad areas in regards to the math requirements. The majors requiring the highest understanding of math as a part of the day-to-day curriculum include math, engineering and computer science. These and other math and science based majors require MATH 1410 and above. Life science majors also have rigorous math and science requirements. Majors that use calculus and statistics in some courses include all majors in the Smith School of Business as well as majors in the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences and a few other schools and colleges. These majors involve analysis and statistical study as a part of the curriculum. (Check the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences and other majors of interest for specific math requirements.) These majors require MATH 2200, or similar, and Statistics. The third set of majors at the University of Maryland is found in the College of Arts and Humanities. The majors in this college require only a fundamental level of math and include history, English, foreign languages and similar majors that study culture or an art form. A major offered through the College of Arts and Humanities that provides much flexibility in electives and that offers a 12 hour concentration that cuts across many interests including business and economics, social sciences, communication and the arts is the American Studies major. An important note regarding pursuing a major within the College of Arts and Humanities is that, while Arts and Humanities majors do not have a math requirement beyond the university fundamental math requirement, TWO YEARS OF A FOREIGN LANGUAGE IS REQUIRED. It is highly advisable to study language at the community college if pursuing a major in the College of Arts and Humanities as this is accelerated at Maryland (typically, 6 hours per semester) just when difficult major courses are also on the students‟ schedules and time is of the essence to complete the major requirements. While the language requirement does not hold a person back in the way a gateway requirement to a major does, getting the requirement completed early is helpful to student success. I. Course Selection Once the appropriate curriculum code is selected, course selection is relatively straightforward. Curriculum planning guides are available online showing which courses are needed for degree completion. Care must be taken to ensure course prerequisites are planned ahead or concurrently with desired courses. Additionally, electives must be chosen which correspond to transfer requirements at UMCP. The Program does not pay for courses that do not transfer to UMCP unless approved by the Program Director in advance of registration.

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Selection of electives is especially important for students desiring to transfer into UMCP‟s Limited Enrollment Programs (see http://www.lep.umd.edu/ for more details). These programs are:

Architecture Education Journalism Business Engineering Landscape Architecture Communication Government & Politics Psychology

There are additional requirements concerning how many of these courses may be repeated and the number of times the course can be repeated. Refer to UMCP‟s Limited Enrollment Program website for updated information or contact a UMCP admissions advisor directly. Lastly, students must register for the required Hillman Entrepreneurs course to be taken with their cohort. Failure to complete the required Hillman Entrepreneurs courses with a B or above will automatically result in the student being placed on probationary status. The Program Director is responsible for providing the student with written notice of probation and the basis for it.

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4. Hillman Courses An important part of the mission of the Hillman program is to provide students with the skills required to evaluate, create and grow new business ventures. To achieve this part of our mission, the program requires students take one Hillman course per semester with their cohort. Not only does this give students access to the necessary knowledge base, it also allows students to bond with each other – creating the basis for supportive relations while completing the program and for networks of potential business partnerships in the future. Currently, the Program has used four existing PGCC courses as its required Hillman courses: BMT 2680 Entrepreneurship (PGCC) Three Credits This course is designed to provide an introduction to both the quantitative and qualitative aspects of entrepreneurship. Students explore their beliefs about entrepreneurship, characteristics of successful entrepreneurs and do some self-assessment. The course also covers the process of turning an idea into a successful startup business including needs assessment, idea evaluation, market identification and new venture financing and planning. The course also covers much of the material needed to create a business plan. BMT 2750 Leadership (PGCC) Three Credits This course is designed to develop practical, effective, workplace leadership skills through study, observation and application. It integrates readings from humanities, experiential exercises, films and contemporary readings on leadership. The course was developed by Phi Theta Kappa, the honors society for community college students. SLN 21010 Service-Learning (PGCC) One Credit This course is designed to develop civic responsibility through students‟ participation in service projects within the community which support their academic objectives. Service-Learning at Prince George‟s Community College is an academic component that can be integrated within the coursework of most disciplines and also is available as a separate independent credit course. BMT 1980 Business Start-up Analysis (PGCC) One Credit This course is designed to provide an investigation into a business idea, creating and starting the venture, the marketing and organizational plans of a business in a logical manner. Researching how companies organize, lead, and manage the opportunity of entrepreneurship.

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When possible, Hillman-only sections of these courses are created. The program is currently developing two seminar courses: one in leadership and the other in entrepreneurship. These seminars will give students exposure to current entrepreneurs and community leaders and will allow them to further develop their skills in these areas.

At UMCP, the following courses have been developed to meet the Hillman course requirement: ENES 460 Fundamentals of Technology Start-Up Ventures (UM) Three Credits This course teaches the fundamental aspects of creating, organizing, funding, managing, and growing a technology startup venture. This multidisciplinary course draws on management, business, legal, financial, as well as technical, concepts. Students form teams and develop a business plan for a technology company, based on each team's own business idea and then present the plan to a panel of outside experts ENES 498 Special Topics in Entrepreneurship Course (UM) Three Credits, This repeatable course changes format each semester with three iterations covering different topics with formats and projects that include case study, business plan writing and other applied entrepreneurship opportunities. For each of the UM Hillman courses, part of the course involves students attending talks and workshops given by leaders of successful business ventures, venture capitalists, consultants, educators, legal experts and others who provide the Hillman students with the knowledge, skills and sound business advice for creating successful business ventures. The goal of the speaker sessions is to provide information about every conceivable component of creating a business and to offer networking opportunities with successful business people who share the entrepreneurial spirit.

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5. Funding Structure for Hillman Scholarships at PGCC Within reasonable limits, the Hillman Entrepreneurs scholarship is intended to supplement other financial aid to ensure 100% of the cost of students‟ tuition and books is covered. In addition, scholarship funds can be used to pay for individual or group tutoring. The scholarship pays for:

Tuition for up to 30 credits for the academic year including summer and intersession courses.

Student fees related to registration for each semester at PGCC,

Required textbooks up to $500 per semester for full-time students and $350 per semester for part-time students.

Note, students who want to take more than the 30 credit maximum per academic year can be reimbursed for additional credits if the student earns a C or better on the added course. Arrangements for additional courses must be approved by the Program Director prior to registration in order to be reimbursed. The program only pays for a course once. If the student repeats a course, the student is responsible for paying for that course. In order to create book store vouchers, students must be identified to Financial Aid at least one month prior to the start of the semester. Further, these vouchers must be used prior to the end of the second week of class. Book store vouchers are only to be used for required textbooks/materials (CDs, etc.) not for calculators or supplies.

6. Funding Structure for Hillman Scholarships at UM

At the University of Maryland, the Hillman Entrepreneurs scholarship is intended to supplement other financial aid and can offer up to two-thirds tuition directly provided by the Hillman Scholarship. This is sometimes enough to provide full tuition to the student when added to other need-based grants available to the student through the FAFSA determination. There is no guarantee of full tuition at Maryland but the Hillman scholarship assists to the level possible with the Hillman students‟ tuition needs. All UM students receive $1,000 in merit-based scholarship and additional scholarship funds are based on need.

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Exhibits Exhibit 1

Entrepreneurship Leadership Scholarship The Hillman Entrepreneurs Program seeks students with entrepreneurial potential. Students who have an entrepreneurial mindset and who have already demonstrated real-life business experiences or who have ideas that show promise for future entrepreneurial endeavors are encouraged to join this unique program. In addition, intrapreneurs who show promise of becoming future leaders within existing organizations are a strong fit for this program. The goal of the Hillman Entrepreneurs Program is to graduate ethical leaders who will become successful in the communities they came from, who will energize those communities and will have positive economic impact on the local economy. Characteristics that describe Hillman students include determination, motivation, creativity, persistence and the potential for ethical leadership. Students that demonstrate characteristics that can lead to entrepreneurial success in their daily lives and show a potential for both academic and entrepreneurial success are encouraged to apply. Hillman Entrepreneurs also demonstrate adherence to the program values that encourage ethics in all business dealings and in every element of their lives as well as the understanding of the importance of giving back to the communities that have made them successful through community service, and to this program and its future students. What it Means to Be a Hillman Entrepreneur at Prince George's Community College

Receive a scholarship for up to 100% of tuition and fees.

Receive one-on-one advising and mentoring.

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Develop entrepreneurial/leadership skills.

Be a member of a group of aspiring entrepreneurs.

Have summer job opportunities.

Earn an associate‟s degree from Prince George's Community College (PGCC).

How you Continue as a Hillman Entrepreneur at University of Maryland, College Park

Receive a need-based scholarship for up to 60% of tuition and a $1,000 merit scholarship.

Receive one-on-one advising and mentoring.

Continue to develop entrepreneurial/leadership skills.

Build business ideas with the help of on-site mentors.

Earn a bachelor‟s degree from University of Maryland, College Park (UMCP). Selection Criteria Students selected to be Hillman Entrepreneurs demonstrate

An entrepreneurial mindset.

Potential for becoming a successful entrepreneur or leader within a larger organization .

Ability to be successful academically and graduate from PGCC and ultimately from UMCP.

Program Requirements

Students must be pursuing their first bachelor‟s degree.

Students must be Maryland residents (U.S. citizens or students with permanent resident status).

Students must be enrolled (or eligible to enroll) at PGCC and taking college-level classes. Students already enrolled at PGCC must have at least one semester remaining prior to transfer.

Students must be in program of study which transfers to UMCP (pre-law not eligible)

Students must be available for a daytime Hillman course each semester.

Students must be committed to additional programmatic and team-building activities.

Students must make successful progression towards graduation with an associate‟s degree in a transferable major at PGCC and towards graduation with a bachelor‟s degree at UMCP.

Students must have membership in or willingness to join one of the PGCC student organizations including the Collegian Centers.

To Apply for Admission, please -

complete the attached application form ,

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answer the short essay questions,

attach a resume or list of work experience, and

for students who have not attended PGCC for at least two semesters, fax your high school or college transcripts PLUS a letter of recommendation from a teacher, guidance counselor or professional reference.

Email as an attachment to: Ruth V. Lewis, Program Director

[email protected] Fax or mail transcript and letters to: 301-386-7591 (fax) or Hillman Entrepreneurs Program Prince George‟s Community College 301 Largo Road Largo, MD 20774

Receipt of your completed application will be confirmed by email. Questions? Call 301-322-0700.

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Hillman Entrepreneurs Program and Scholarship Application

Date:

Check one: Male Female

Check one: High School Student PGCC Student Other

Check one: US Citizen Permanent Resident Other

First Name:

Last Name:

Student ID:

Permanent Address 1:

City:

State:

Zip Code:

E-mail Address

Home Phone Number:

Cell Phone #:

Work Phone #

Check one: Have you attended another college besides PGCC? Yes No

College Name: If „Yes‟ to question above enter college name.

College GPA: Cumulative

College Degree: Do you have an associate‟s or bachelor‟s degree? Yes No

Expected PGCC Completion Date:

High School Name:

High School GPA: Cumulative

HS Graduation Date:

Academic Major: Major at PGCC: Major at UMCP:

Scholarships Received

Financial Aid Received

Do you have a valid Maryland Driver‟s License or ID Card (YES or NO)?

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SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS For the following four short answer questions, please limit yourself to no more than a half-page per question. Please answer part a or b for question number 1: 1) Entrepreneurial Influence

Check all that apply

I am available to take daytime courses. I am in good academic standing at my High School OR at Prince George‟s Community College or other college/university. I am a member of a Collegian Center or student organization at PGCC. ___ ______________________________________________ Name of Collegian Center or Student Organization I am willing to join one of the Collegian Centers or student organizations. After I graduate from Prince George‟s Community College, I am willing to transfer as a Hillman Entrepreneur to the University of Maryland, College Park where I will complete my bachelor‟s degree as a full-time student. I understand that most UMCP courses are offered during the day. I also understand that University of Maryland University College (UMUC) is not part of UMCP. Attached is my resume or list of work experience.

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a) Is there a person close to you that you consider to be an example of a successful entrepreneur? (e.g. parent, relative, spouse, friend). Please briefly describe this person and explain why you view him or her as a successful entrepreneur and influential on your goals to be an entrepreneur. OR b) Describe a well-known successful entrepreneur who you think of as a role model and who has had influence on your own entrepreneurship. How have they influenced you? 2) Executing Entrepreneurial Ideas a) Tell us about your entrepreneurial ideas. Have you already actively participated

in any entrepreneurial activities? If so, please explain how you got started, how long you were involved with the activity, if you consider it a successful experience, and any other points of interest.

b) Do you currently have an idea for a business that you would like to pursue in the

future? If so, please explain the steps you plan to take to execute the idea.

3) Business or Philanthropic Goals If you had the financial and other resources to do whatever you wanted, what would you choose to do for yourself? What would you choose to do for others? Your Personal Goals for Joining the Program 4) If you were to define success for yourself within this program, what would it look like? (You might consider this question in terms of skills, attitudes, or behaviors that you hope to gain.)

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RESUME Insert your resume here or attach your resume to the email you send with your application.

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Exhibit 2

Participation Agreement I, _______________________________________________________________________________(print name here),

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Agree to participate in the Hillman Entrepreneurs program which means, I will:

Register for and complete one designated Hillman course per semester;

Participate in the academic enhancement activities coordinated by the Program Directors;

Meet regularly with the Program Director for mentoring. (Topics may include review and planning of

academic schedule as well as the non-academic aspects of program.)

_____

Consent to the release of the following information and/or data to the Hillman Entrepreneurs Program staff

concerning program eligibility, academic progress, need for support services:

High School/college transcripts;

Standardized test Scores;

Semester and mid-semester grades;

Financial Aid records;

Information testing centers;

Admissions and Registrar records; and

Instructors bi-semester progress evaluation

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Agree to submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form at least one semester prior to transfer

to the University of Maryland to be eligible for the financial support provided by the Hillman Entrepreneurs

Program while enrolled there.

Agree to make satisfactory progress each semester and ultimately complete the necessary coursework to earn my

Associate’s degree at Prince George’s Community College.

Agree to matriculate into the University of Maryland College Park and make satisfactory progress each semester

towards completion of my Bachelor’s degree.

Agree to participate in regular surveys of program participants during the program and once I have graduated from

the program as well as stay engaged with and contribute to program success long term.

Do not agree to participate in the Hillman Entrepreneurs program for the following reason:

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